This book is a compilation of incisive write-ups, ranging from profiles to critical analyses, on the illustrious recipients of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award winners from 1992 to 2014.

Contributed articles.

Pramathesh Chandra Barua or P.C. Barua as he was known, was an enigma through his life. Born into a royal family, this prince-turned-actor-director changed the theatrical manner of stylised acting into the conversational manner of real-life situations. His rise as an actor-director was matched with tragic failures in his personal life. Strangely, the last stage of his life resembled that of the hero he made famous - Devdas. Alcohol became his nemesis, he was consumed by tuberculosis, and died an untimely death. This book traces the life and towering achievements of one of the legends of Indian cinema.

This book is a biography, Ajit Khan. a legend of Indian cinema. He was associated with the Indian Film Industry from 1946 to 1996. He started his career with Shah-e-Misr in 1946. Beqasoor, Nastik, Anandmath and Bada Bhai were some of his hit films in the 1950s where he starred in a lead role. His role as Durjan Singh, the Rajput lord in Moghul-e-Azam, brought him many accolades. In the late sixties he switched over to negative roles. His portrayal of Teja in Zanjeer, Shakal in Yadon Ki Baraat, Lion in Kalicharan are some of his most memorable roles. His style of dialogue delivery made him a favorite amongst the film fans and used extensively by many stand-up comedians. This book also commemorates his 100th birth anniversary (2022). It is an interesting book with many nostalgic photographs and anecdotes.

Articles on Indian motion picture actors and directors.

Indian film industry is the largest in the world. It releases 1000 plus movies annually. Most films are made in South Indian languages (viz., Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam). Nevertheless, Hindi films take the largest box office share. India has 12,000 plus cinema halls and this industry churns out 1000 plus films a year. This book gives a brief history of the world's most exciting industrial enterprise. It gives the details, facts and vital sets of data of Indian cinema with amazing finesse. Its simple style and low cost enable all reader genres to read it. Renu Saran has penned this book for the lovers of Indian cinema. She has given many good books to our valued readers. She has worked very hard to collect data and analyze information sets. That is why this book has become one of the best in its genre.

The Following Book Is The Most Authoritative And Exhaustive Biography Of One Of The All-Time Greats Of Indian Cinema. Dilip Kumar, Whose Career Spans Almost Six Decades, Stands Out As A Colossus In The Field Of Indian Cinema. Undeniably The Most Imitated Actor In Bellwood He Has Adapted Himself (And Remarkably Well At That) To The Changing Times And The New Age Innovations And Techniques, While Maintaining His Stamp Of Individuality. This Biography, By A Renowned And Seasonal Journalist, Delves Deep Into The Life And Times And The New Age Innovations And Techniques, While Maintaining His Stamp Of Individuality And Into His Relationships With The Film Fraternity. It Beings Out In Graphic Detail How An Introverted And Inhibited Youngster Metamorphosed Into A Thespian Par Excellence By The Sheer Dint Of His Determination, Perseverance And Capability. Beginning With His Childhood Years In Peshawar (Now In Pakistan), The Contents Go On To Describe The Experiences Of Dilip Kumar And His Family As They Moved To Deolali And Then To Bombay. The Author Recounts Dilip Kumar S Crucial Meeting With Devika Rani (The Then Reigning Star) In The Early 1940S, Which Was The Turning Point In His Life, In That He Bagged His First Film Assignment (Jwar Bhata, 1944). The Rest Is History. Dilip Kumar S Oeuvre Covers A Wide Genre Of Movies Including Social Dramas, Historical Romances And Light-Hearted Comedies. He Has Several Prestigious Awards To His Credit Including The Filmfare Best Actor Award (Eight Times, A Record), The Padma Bhushan (1991) And The Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1995). He Has Also Been Decorated With Pakistan S Highest Civilian Award, The Nishan-E-Imtiaz (1997). This Comprehensive Study Turns The Spotlight On Not Only Dilip Kumar The Actor But Also On Dilip Kumar The Human Being As A Son, A Brother, A Lover A Husband And Above All A Friend. In The Process, It Not Only Traces The Vicissitudes Of His Career But Also Reveals The Man Behind The Image His Strengths, His Foibles, His Passions, His Romances.